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Re: Headfirst? Stanford Camp? Unsure

infielddad ·
AF, at the time our son got recruited, the D3 program was an absolutely "no name" to us and most everyone in his school It was also a "no name" to what turned out to be his roommate, recruited from Northridge. Our son went on to be drafted from the D3. His roommate is now with the FBI. The school's baseball program is now the top ranked program in D3, thanks in part to the contribution of BOF's son.. I think I understand what you might have meant about name recognition but it is also the...
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Re: Headfirst? Stanford Camp? Unsure

like2rake ·
AF - Go attend an Oxy and/or CMS game, take a look at the lefty pitchers, hopefully someone will be in the stands with a good radar gun. You might be very surprised at the true velocities....sub 80 MPH for lefties is not uncommon. There are very successful LHP in the Northwest Conference, even guys who made the All Conference team, who top out in games maybe at 81 - 82. The key is great location, movement, changing speeds, and maybe a funky delivery/arm slot. Good luck and keep at it!!
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Re: Headfirst? Stanford Camp? Unsure

AcademicsFirst ·
Definitely no disrespect meant Infield. Yes, I probably get too caught up in the rankings myself and only think of the big names, I myself graduated from Northridge, so I know it's not all about the name. its just so much to think about. We were at OU this summer visiting my dad and went on a tour. He can get $8k/yr in merit aid which would make OU cheaper than going in-state, but as much as I love Norman, he wouldn't play baseball at that level and part of me would like to see him strive...
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Re: Headfirst? Stanford Camp? Unsure

BOF ·
UCDavis is a great school, and is at the bottom of the BigWest, however they are recruiting as high a level D1 player they can find. Infielddad knows as much about the program as any since his son coached there. I would not waste too much time considering them from a baseball, perspective. His target schools should be based on what major he is interested in, what you describe could be a number of the Maryland area schools, Washington College leading the pack. Fenwaysouth and some others...
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Re: Headfirst? Stanford Camp? Unsure

cabbagedad ·
And BOF's post brings up another consideration... college club baseball. Schools such as Stanford, Cal Poly, Davis, UCSB, St Mary's, Cal, UCSD have club teams. This may be a great option if he has a challenging major and one of those schools happens to be a fit. http://www.clubbaseball.org/Teams.aspx
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

leftyshortstop ·
I want to be completely honest with the poster about the number and odds for the "crafty lefty" pitcher in top academic baseball. The very high academic school my son plays for has only one. That player only does late inning mop up work and gets hit very hard. For that matter, we have a 6'3" lefty who throws north of 85 who is a weekend starter and gets hit very hard if his breaking stuff isn't on. So here are the odds at our school. The coaching staff recruits nationally for only 6 "tips"...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Thanks craftyshortstop.....great info from someone who is currently watching heir son play D3 baseball. He still has two more years left, so we'll see where his velo ends up but I'm assuming if he get into the low 80s, he may get some looks being a lefty and with his grades. if not...im sure he'll go to a good University, join a fraternity and have just as good a time. ....remembering that most of these HS and college players will never make a living playing baseball. Good luck to your so...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

web's dad ·
AcademicsFirst, You're getting a lot of good advice here. A good reality check. Your son is not "projectible". He's a grinder. You seem to be doing all the right things to give your son the best chance to figure out where he belongs. Your son's academics will open doors for him. For the "grinders", at some point it becomes a matter of how hard he is willing to work. Web is a "grinder". He surpassed more physically gifted players because he was willing to out work them. Don't give up on...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

fenwaysouth ·
Totally agree with web's dad. AF - You have a dialogue in the top right box of the web page.
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Thanks webs dad and you are definitely right. He's always fought the battle of being a smaller kid even back through playing Pony ball, so it's nothing he isn't use to. Hoping he can grow another 3-4" in the next year and a half, which would put him at 6'. He's playing on a Connie Mack team this summer, besides for playing on his Varsity summer team, so he'll go up against some solid hitters all summer long, which should help him. Yeah, that's what I love about this site...such great...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

cabbagedad ·
Originally Posted by AcademicsFirst: ..Hoping he can grow another 3-4" in the next year and a half, which would put him at 6'. ... AF, I know you commented on the reaching 6' partially in jest but be careful with that. I had that type of dialog with my son and it took him longer than it should have to accept his height and focus totally on what he can do with what he has instead of what he can't do because of what he doesn't have. If sub-6' is likely to stick, keep pointing out the players...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Cabbage...you are absolutely right. It's kinda funny because he always tells me you grow when you sleep, so he try's to get as much sleep as he can, which usually means going to bed earlier than I thought he would. But we really don't talk about height too much. He knows it will be what it is...and no, I'm 5'10 and his mom 5'7, so we didn't get that lucky. He eats very healthy and he try's to have a protein shake once a day after practice, so the rest will be left up to nature.
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

Picked Off ·
AF All good posts here. I know of a crafty lefty here in CA that 2 years ago max'd out 78 at a PG Showcase listed at 5'8" 140 lbs. Our travel team faced him several times over the years & struggled to make solid contact.He is now listed at 5' 11' 175 lbs. & I'm told he sits mid 80's. and is still known as a crafty lefty. He committed to a DI high academic school this past November. I'm sure grades had a lot to do with it, but being a crafty lefty did as well. My point is that your...
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Re: 2013 LHP signs

lefthookdad ·
Congrats to your son and best wishes!
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

fenwaysouth ·
In the context of most D3 academic schools.......If your screen name reflects his desires, his future academics and baseball team will most likely be determined by continued strong GPA and future SAT/ACT scores. Top academic schools recruit their baseball players through academics . Occidental and Hopkins are examples, but there are more such as the NESCAC conference. So, he'll want to be one of the best baseball players to get the coaches "tip", and have the best grades to get the...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

MidAtlanticDad ·
Check the on-line rosters of the teams that you mentioned (Oxy, UCSD, CSM, etc). Height and weigh don’t tell the whole story, but it should give you an idea of what’s typical. Of course, focus on the LHPs. You might also find profiles for some of those kids on the Perfect Game site, and that will list their pitching velocity. Also, use the Perfect Game site to see the recent classes who committed to schools that he is interested in. The “College Commitments” list will link you to player...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

J H ·
Not to sound blunt or rude, but I'd suggest taking a step back and waiting until he plays varsity baseball before looking at college baseball. Lots can happen in that timeframe.
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Thanks guys...as always, great advice. Speaking to a local ex scout who runs a Connie Mack and scout team here in Socal, said that there is college baseball out there for everyone if they are realistic, so I've always tried to keep things in perspective. JH...you're not gonna hurt my feelings. Like I've said, I've never told my son or thought he would ever make $ playing baseball. He's always fought through not passing the eye test, but he's still growing and has gotten where be has cause he...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

J H ·
AcademicsFirst- Good thought process. I apologize if I came off as blunt, I've just seen a lot of people in your position going way overboard in relation to the process. I've seen 96 mph fastballs in D3 baseball and 75 mph fastballs in D1 baseball. The only thing you can do as a player is work as hard as you can to be the best you can possibly be, both in the classroom and on the field. Once the time comes, getting a gauge of where you stand is easier than some think. If you get yourself...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

cabbagedad ·
Participation in the SoCal Scout league along with acceptance and attendance at the better Stanford camp (and/or a PG event) will give you both a real good idea where he stacks up. I've heard that statement about "there's a college for every player" before and I don't really agree. Realistically, the average player will finds it very surprising how competitive even most D3's and NAIA's are. Many decent/average HS players (not saying your son is), have to be willing to travel to the far...
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Great points Cabbage...haha, if his velo stays where it is for the next two years, I'll be the first one telling him to go get his degree from Berkley or UCLA. He works out weekly with Trevor Bauer's pitching coach he had when he was in HS, so we'll see how his strength and velocity increases this next year. In the meantime, I'm just thankful he doesn't NEED baseball to get into a good College. Playing baseball would just be an added bonus.
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Re: 2015 LHP D2/D3 Options

AcademicsFirst ·
Thanks J H...I totally agree with you.
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RJM ·
Check out Head First showcases. They're for kids who are more academically inclined.
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Re: Experience with Small Rotator Cuff Fraying/Tear in Pitchers

Rob T ·
I can only offer my personal experience if it is of any help... I had a tear in the acromioclavicular joint and of the supraspinatus tendon a couple of years ago. It was a acute tear, rather than a wear issue like you are describing. My ortho gave me the option of trying rehab before doing a surgical repair, and that was the route I chose. I saw a therapist a couple of times a week for about two months, and did a ton of exercises on my own as well. Most of the work in the beginning was to...
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Re: Labrum surgery

MidAtlanticDad ·
Hoping for the best possible outcome for your son. I had labrum surgery myself, but at age 50 and I don't play baseball, so my experience probably isn't very helpful. Like most of these ortho surgeries, following the prescribed PT is probably the most important factor within his control. Best of luck!
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c2019 ·
my Nephew had the same thing at age 15, and came out great !, make sure he follows Docs instructions and do all the PT . the casts, might be hot in the summer but keep him encouraged.
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Re: Experience with Small Rotator Cuff Fraying/Tear in Pitchers

coachld ·
Highly recommend you read up on anything written by Eric Cressey or Mike Reinold in regards to shoulder instability (laxity) and proper rehab/prehab for rotator cuff injuries. If your son takes great care of his arm and stays with prehab shoulder work, he will be just fine. It really is not that much extra work but takes a commitment. The problem is that most athletes revert to their old ways once an injury heals. Tell him to stick with shoulder work recommended by those in the know as long...
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Re: Labrum surgery

rynoattack ·
Sending positive thoughts & hope! Keep us posted...
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Re: Labrum surgery

Gamecock1 ·
Thanks to those who have responded and expressed their best wishes. The surgery went well and he is home resting. Now begins the long road to recovery. His first PT will be Thursday. The orthopedic surgeon at USC was great as were the nurses and staff at palmetto Richland hospital.
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Gamecock1 ·
Yesterday was the first day of PT and went as well as to be expected. He was in a good bit of pain but handled it pretty well. My son has an unusually high tolerance for pain which is a good thing I guess, I just hope the mental and emotional stress doesn't get to him. He was able to attend his teams last home game last night and the coaching staff and his teammates were glad to see him. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
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Re: Labrum surgery

Hunter10 ·
Just saw your post. My son, a sophomore in college had a slap tear and had surgery on November 23, 2016. He is a RHP, he got a medical redshirt and plans to be back in the game this fall. It is a long and tough recovery but just follow the Pt's protocol and he should be good to go. Son is now throwing from 90 Ft with 3 sets of 25 throws. So far so good with no setbacks. He has stayed in the game by coaching his HS JV team and now will be coaching a summer squad as well. He participates in...
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Re: Labrum surgery

jmpbama92 ·
My son had the same surgery, and his recovery time was 16-18 months. One suggestion is to get a physical therapist that is baseball specific in this particular surgery. My son had a general physical therapist the first couple of months with little to no results due to scar tissue after surgery. Finally, we found a baseball specific physical therapist to labrum surgery. What a difference, within a few weeks throwing progress was drastic. It was quite painful and extremely strenuous. Best of luck!
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Re: Labrum surgery

DrChrisMcKenzie ·
here to answer any questions about the injury & rehab process. I am a 10+yr baseball specific PT. Guessing he's around 10 weeks from surgery now? ROM should be getting almost to full, if it's not already. Best of luck to him. Here's my protocol/guideline: http://drchrismckenzie.com/sla...otocol-for-athletes/
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Hunter10 ·
Dr. Chris Mckenzie, Our sons protocol mirrored your article precisely. He is working with a PT who worked closely with Dr. Andrews for many years. Son is 6 1/2 months post surgery and is out to 125 Ft. and feels great, says arm feels better than it ever has. We are very grateful we had a PT who knew and had worked with athletes in the past, most notably pitchers.
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Jim T. ·
Two friends of my son's had labrum tears and subsequent surgery. Both are doing well and both are playing for major D1 programs. One is a catcher and one is a pitcher. It's funny as I look at a photo of them together on their 11 U team. The two I referenced had shoulder surgery and my son along with another teammate both had Tommy John. The other kid with Tommy John was drafted and signed. I can tell you I hear more success stories than I do failures. It all has to do with the rehab assuming...
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Los Angeles 2021 Parent ·
Exciting news for our 2021 who was accepted into Harvey Mudd and will play for Coach Walkenbach at CMS next season! Arm strength continues to return—thanks to daily throwing program his velocity is up to where it was pre-injury. Lots of committed academy, travel and high school coaches helped 2021 be seen this summer by numerous collegiate programs. We are really excited about the fit at CMS! Thanks to all who offered encouragement along the way. The journey from the injury in March 2019...
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Ripken Fan ·
Congratulations. A story of perseverance. What a great school and a fine Christmas present!
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PTWood ·
Congrats! Amazing school!
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Adams Baseball ·
awesome! What a success story. We need more of these this year!!! Please keep us up-dated on his continued path in baseball
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chazball ·
Congratulations!
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CatsPop ·
Congrats to your son + the family. His hard work got him in + will keep him there! All the best ~
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mattys ·
congrats. great school.
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SoCal OG ·
Congrats! Coach Walk is a good guy. My son had a lot of conversations with Walk. Whenever we get back to playing our sons will play each other one day as my son also plays in the SCIAC....and also had a labrum tear!
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Re: LHP velocity advice needed

TPM ·
Let him keep working hard, he has time. Good luck.
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TPM ·
RJM sent you a pm.
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NY ·
Yes
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TPM ·
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LHP velocity advice needed

Osh1001 ·
Hello, 16.5year old Lefty sophmore throwing consistant true 80-82 fb. I know this topic is discussed on older threads but would love some feedback. 6'1 205. Large frame but done growing for sure.But lifts religously. Very good control and shifty curveball. (by far his best pitch) realisticaly I think he may get FB to 85. 3.8 GPA. of course he dreams of D1 but it may not be in the cards. question is : do D1 schools even look at him or not? LHP DAD
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RJM ·
When I see “dreams of D1” I get concerned. If it’s realistic, go for it. But I get concerned a kid will place himself in the wrong prospect pool and not get noticed. Unless a player is a potential top ten round pro prospect education should come first. The player should be looking for the best possible education and baseball experience regardless of division level. There are some advantages of opportunity to being a left handed pitcher. But the goal should be to get on the field not on the...
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